This design has a proven seagoing hull with a good turn of speed and extensive maindeck for working the catch. Trapper is designed to USL Code of Survey with versions available in both steel and aluminum. Uncut steel approximately 5.3 tons.

Deck 18.4' x 11.2' (5.6 m x 3.4 m) is self-draining.

The large engine room will take either single or twin installations. Plans show a turbo-charged Cat. 3208 260 BHP at 2,800 rpm. There is a large fish hold aft, 3.6 cu. m. capacity.